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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 391.26 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 391.26 and 258.68 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 391.26 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/391.26 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 391.26 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 101,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,211.14/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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